TUF 19 Finale play-by-play and live results

TUF 19 Finale play-by-play and live results

LAS VEGAS – MMAjunkie is on scene and reporting live from tonight’s TUF 19 Finale event.

The card, which features a featherweight trilogy rematch between Frankie Edgar and B.J. Penn, as well as two tournament finals for Season 19 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” takes place at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The card airs on FOX Sports 1 and streams on UFC Fight Pass.

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT) for the preliminary card and 9 p.m. ET for the main card.

Round 1 – Drysdale takes the center and opens with a front kick. Drysdale throws overhands to move into a takedown, and Berish is on the floor in the opening minute. Despite being against the fence, Drysdale slips on to his opponent’s back. He wraps the legs around the body for security and then looks for the rear-naked choke. Berish turns his head to keep the pressure off, and he works to his feet. Drysdale is still on the back, and he’s looking for the choke. He adjusts and pulls Berish back down to the floor, and the hold is tight. There’s the tap. Replays show Berish’s left knee torqued badly as he fell, as well, and his trainers carry him past press row.

Round 1 – Overhand right to start from Dufresne. Moras rattles off a few punches in reply, but Dufresne moves quickly inside, clinches and trips her opponent to the floor. Dufresne looking to advance, but Moras wisely recovers guard. Moras kicks her legs up, but Dufresne postures, pushes past a few upkicks and settles into side control. Dufresne drives a few knees to the body. She tries to step over into mount, but Moras recovers half-guard around Dufresne’s left leg. Dufresne on top, looking to strike. Moras recovers to full guard. Moras with short elbows from her back to the top of her opponent’s head. Dufresne punching the ribs, but Moras controlling her with a closed guard. When Moras opens the guard, Dufresne stands, but she gets caught with an upkick. Moras turns for an armbar, but Dufresne slips out. Round ends there, and MMAjunkie gives it to Dufresne, 10-9.

Round 2 – Punches traded to open, but Dufresne quickly gets hold of the body and trips Moras to the floor. Dufresne falls immediately into side control. She’s looking to isolate the right arm, but Moras does a good job of stepping over and recovering half-guard. Referee Yves Lavigne calls for action, and he stands them up shortly after. Dufresne controlling from top position, but she’s not staying active. On the restart, it’s Moras who decides to shoot inside, and this time she’s in top position. Dufresne pulls guard. She looks exhausted. Moras on top, but there’s not much happening, so we get another restart. Scramble to the mat on the restart, and while Dufresne nearly takes the back, it’s Moras who slides out and settles again into top position. One minute left. Dufresne controls the wrist from underneath. She turns for the arm. It’s not there, but it gives her a nice sweep from the top. Round ends there. Close one, but MMAjunkie leans slightly toward Moras, 10-9.

Round 3 – Moras is the fresher fighter, but as soon as she walks toward Dufresne, she gets hip-tossed to the floor. Moras pulls half-guard underneath. Dufresne is heavy on top, but she’s so tired she can’t seem to really mount any offense. Lavigne comes in close, and Dufresne postures up briefly. It seems to be just enough to keep her the position Moras is letting this fight slip away as she works from her back. She controls the wrist and does look for a potential submission, but Dufresne pushes it aside, pushes through an upkick and settles into side control. The pace isn’t thrilling the crowd, but an exhausted Dufresne is finding a way to stay on top. Final minute. Moras turns and looks for an armbar. Could she have a miracle in the bag? Tense moments, but not there. They battle in the leg-lock game to finish, but the bell sounds before either can finish. MMAjunkie gives the final round to Dufresne, 10-9, awarding her the fight 29-28. Very close as Moras was far more active, but will judges rewards that over the positioning? They do.

Round 1 – Spohn with an early low kick. Walsh smiles as he slaps out a few punches. The taller Spohn looking to use his range, but Walsh scoring with hooks as his opponent comes into range. They clinch up, and Spohn grabs the neck and falls to the floor, looking for the choke. It’s not there, and Walsh eventually pulls his head free. Spohn has full guard, and he looks to spin free. Walsh turns to the side and looks to attack the left arm. He’s got a kimura grip in place, but he can’t torque the limb. Walsh riding heavy in top position. He tries again to attack the arm, but he can’t fully lock in the submission. Spohn struggling to get off his back. Round ends with Walsh looking to posture, and MMAjunkie gives him the round, 10-9.

Round 2 – Spohn again with an early low kick. Walsh walking forward, a smile on his face. He leaps forward with a big left and drops for a takedown. Spohn defends the first effort, but Walsh stays with it and drags him to the floor. Walsh peppers the body before turning again for the arm. This time, it’s an earnest attempt at a kimura. They roll, and Walsh puts pressure on the shoulder, but Spohn survives it and pulls free. He’s now on top. Walsh rolls, and Spohn moves to his back. He can’t secure the position, and Walsh backs away to the center. Spohn lands a nice right hand on the restart. A short elbows comes in, as well, before Walsh moves in again for a takedown. Spohn grabs his next and tries to lock in a standing guillotine, but Walsh drops down to relieve the pressure and eventually gets another takedown. He’s looking again for that arm, but he runs out of time. Bell sounds, and MMAjunkie gives it to Walsh, 10-9.

Round 3 – Spohn needs to make something happen, and he charges forward with a series of punches that find their mark. Walsh is hurt, but he goes again to the takedown. It comes relatively easily, and the momentum is immediately shifted back in his favor. Spohn turns to his knees, knowing he can’t stay on his back. Walsh wants the back, but Spohn turns to prevent the pass. Once he’s confident, he does again to his knees, looking to stand. Spohn’s corner begging him to stand. He does, but Walsh is tied to his body. Spohn tries to rock him with a few elbows inside, but Walsh pushes through them and slams his opponent to the floor. Referee Mark Smith calls for activity and stands them shortly after. On the restart, Spohn goes nuts. Uppercut scores. Knees come in. Walsh is bleeding, but he presses forward for the takedown. He gets it, stemming the most exciting moments of the fight so far. Final minute, and Walsh is punching the body to keep the position. Spohn stands to close, but it’s too little, too late. MMAjunkie gives the final round again to Walsh, 10-9, awarding him the fight 30-27. Not the most exciting contest in memory. Spohn made a case for the final round, so 29-28 wouldn’t surprise.

Round 1 – Martins with an early left that scores. Two more stiff punches follow. He’s dialed in to start. Puig a touch behind, but he survives the early barrage. Martins counters a low kick with a stiff right. Puig falls back but gets quickly back to his feet. Martins the sharper fighter to start. Puig battling back and throwing punches and kicks, but he has yet to really land flush. Stiff left rocks Puig. He answers by kicking Martins in the groin, and we have a timeout. Unfortunate timing for Martins, who was gaining some steam. Puig gets a warning, and we carry on. Puig moves forward on the restart, but he catches a stiff right hook and face-plants. That’s it. One-punch knockout.

Round 1 – Issa kicks the legs as Tuerxun looks to strike on the outside. Tuerxun circling, and he charges forward with punches that come up short. Both fighters looking ready to strike but staying just out of range. Issa catches the cup with a kick, and we have a quick break. Issa takes the center on the restart. He’s pumping a jab and lands a nice kick to the legs. Issa shoots from distance, but Tuerxun defends well. Tuerxun misses on a high kick. He’s looking sharp, but Issa just a little quicker on the trigger. Crowd a little restless as both men struggling to establish a rhythm. Issa’s leg kicks sharp, but Tuerxun countering with stiff punches. He just needs to land more of the power shots. Tuerxun scores with a jab and a hook. Issa is hurt. Tuerxun rushes forward with a flying knee and pushes Issa to the floor. It’s late in the round, and he finishes with punches as Issa tries to rise. MMAjunkie gives Tuerxun the round on the late work, 10-9.

Round 2 – Issa with a low kick and front kick to start. Tuerxun fires right back with a big left hand. Issa was sharper for most of the first, but the late flurry cost him. Issa scores with a heavy low kick that spins Tuerxun and earns a smile. Tuerxun comes back with a sharp flurry. He’s changing levels and scoring to the body and head. Issa scampers away and then shoots in for a takedown. It’s not there, and Tuerxun looks to strike as he has his opponent to the floor. Issa grabs the fence to reverse the position, and referee Mario Yamasaki instantly steps in and takes a point. We start again on the feet. Tuerxun wants to continue his striking dominance, but Issa shoots inside and takes him to the floor. He can’t keep it there, as Tuerxun crawls up to his feet, pulls away and then launches a flying knee. Issa backs away and chops the legs. Both fighters miss on big haymakers as we enter the final minute. Issa moving backward, but he’s landing more strikes.He scores with a few left hands, and Tuerxun asks for more. Tuerxunwith a late sweep and guillotine choke. MMAjunkie thinks he won the round, but with the deduction, it’s 9-9.

Round 3 – Issa lets out a yell as the round starts. He slips an early punch and gets a quick takedown. Tuerxun immediately scrambles to get up, but Issa rolls and attacks the neck. Tuerxun is game, transitioning from position to position to escape, but Issa eventually rolls to mount and looks for the squeeze. Tuerxun in real trouble, but he battles through, using his free hand to push and finally get Issa to let go of the choke. Still, he’s not out of trouble yet, as Issa is in top position and re-establishes mount. From there, he turns out for the armbar. Tuerxun is trapped. He doesn’t want to tap and holds out as long as he can, but as Issa adjusts, his opponent has no choice.

Round 1 – Lee moves forward and shoots immediately for a takedown. Ronson defends against the fence, sprawling out and staying upright. They reset in the center and trade punches before Lee looks again for the takedown. Ronson again defends well against the cage. Lee works a knee inside, breaks with a kick and then moves to the center. Lee slips on a kick as Ronson looks to trade, but he gets away with no damage. Ronson now on the outside and looking to strike. Lee tries again for a takedown but easily pushed aside. Lee scores with a series of hooks. Ronson returns fire in the pocket. Lee may be better served to stand and trade, as he seems to get the best of it. Instead, Ronson has to defend another takedown, which he does. Eventually, Lee wraps the body and elevates and slams Ronson to the floor, but he can’t keep him there. With Ronson against the fence, Lee lands a few punches inside before again looking for a takedown. He gets it, and he ends the round by transitioning to his opponent’s back. MMAjunkie gives Lee the round, 10-9.

Round 2 – Ronson takes the center, and they look to trade. Ronson settling into a rhythm, and he’s getting the best of the early work. Lee goes back to his takedown approach and presses Ronson against the fence as he looks to drag him down. Ronson again with sound defense. He stays upright and drives a knee to the body. Lee stay with the approach, but he can’t get Ronson to the floor. They reset, and Lee lands a nice left hand. Lee has a nice series of strikes on the feet, but as he ducks in for another takedown, he walks into a knee. Still, he pushes forward. Ronson falls to the floor and looks for a choke that own’t come. Ronson lets go and then works back to his feet, where he lands a nice straight right. Ronson now looks for the takedown. He doesn’t get it, but he lands a nice knee as they break and short punches just after. Round ends with Ronson defending another takedown, and MMAjunkie awards it narrowly to him, 10-9.

Round 3 – Quick engagement to start the third. Lee is on the outside, pressing in quickly, but he can’t get the fight to the floor. Ronson with a few stiff combinations to start. He pops Lee’s head back, but he can’t really wobble him. Ronson senses the moment to go for his own takedown, and it eventually nets him his opponent’s back. As he looks for the choke, Lee turns inside and not only defends the choke but actually slips free and reverses position. He’s now on Ronson’s back in a complete reversal of fortunes. Ronson decides to try and work to his feet. Lee has one hook inside, and though he’s very high, he’s staying in the position. Ronson pulls his arm away and starts to punch, eventually shaking Lee off, and they reset in the center. Lee scores with two punches. They trade at the bell. Lee’s mouthpiece comes out as they swing, and the bell sounds. Fun end to a close fight. MMAjunkie scores the round for Lee, 10-9, giving him the fight 29-28.

Round 1 – Ortiz out quickly, and he moves inside. They battle in the clinch against the fence, but Ortiz eventually takes the bout to the floor. Scoggins looking to prevent the pass as he works with his head against the fence. He controls the wrist and turns for the armbar. The legs are in place, but Ortiz staying very tight. Scoggins eventually rolls over and goes belly down on the hold, but Ortiz somehow survives. They move back to the feet, but Scoggins quickly slips around to the back. He can’t really capitalize, so he lets go and scores with an elbow as he moves away. Quick transitions on the restart, and while Scoggins is briefly in control, Ortiz pulls away and slips around to the back. Scoggins turns in to stay free from danger, and he pushes Ortiz to the fence. More slick transitions from the two talented flyweights. Scoggins gets the better of the series, but Ortiz never in trouble. Ortiz lands two crisp strikes to close, but MMAjunkie gives the round to Scoggins, 10-9.

Round 2 – Ortiz presses forward to start. Scoggins looking to move and strike. He’s switching stances and fires a kick to the body. Ortiz drives inside, but Scoggins slips out and transitions to control on the back. Ortiz defends and nails a sweep, and he’s not in side control. Ortiz works hard to get to mount, but Scoggins defends well underneath and prevents multiple attempts at a pass. Eventually, Scoggins gets to his knees and then his feet, but Ortiz never loses separation and puts him right back down on the floor. Scoggins tries to turn again for the armbar, but he can’t secure the wrist this time, and Ortiz pounds away from the top. Scoggins tries again, but it’s just not there. Ortiz finishes the round on top, and MMAjunkie gives him the round, 10-9.

Round 3 – The two flyweight engage immediately in the center. Punches traded to start. Ortiz pushes in with a big left hand. Scoggins comes back with a quick right. Frantic work for both men. Ortiz darting in and out of range, but Scoggins grans a leg and twirls him to the floor. Scoggins established top position and sets up an arm-triangle choke. Ortiz spins while the hold is coming in and gets all the way to his feet. Scoggins presses him against the fence and doesn’t allow him much room to work. Scoggins quickly changes levels and drags Ortiz to a seated position. Time winding down with less than two minutes left. Ortiz scrambles up and they work again for position in the clinch. Ortiz pulls off the cage and wants a takedown, but Scoggins hits a switch. Ortiz rolls through that, and now he’s on top. Less than a minute, and Scoggins just tries to hold him tight in guard. Ortiz drives in a few punches to the ribs. Round ends there. MMAjunkie gives it to Scoggins, 10-9, awarding him the fight 29-28. Close, fun fight.

Round 1 – Inocente takes the center and measures his bigger opponent. Lewis misses two spinning kicks. It’s going to be speed against raw power. Inocente not committing to anything yet. Lewis trying to cut off the cage as Inocente moves side to side. Inocente wraps the arms as Lewis drives inside. Lewis pushing for the takedown, but Inocente pulls away and narrowly avoids a big left. Inocente patient, seemingly wanting to drag Lewis into deep waters. They work in the clinch. Inocente pulls away, but he slips on a kick. Lewis just misses on a huge right hand that strikes the canvas. He sets up on top, and as he does, he lands a huge right hand. Inocente is hurt badly. Referee Herb Dean thinks about calling it. Lewis lands a few more strikes to make the call much easier. Heavy shots from the top end the fight.

Round 1 – Lima with a quick kick to the legs, and he avoids a few big hooks from Gordon. Lima is against the fence as Gordon looks to keep him there and throw heavy leather. A big right lands, and Lima is in trouble. Gordon hit shim again. Lims struggling to regain his composure, but an uppercut send him to the floor. Referee Yves Lavigne giving Lima every chance in the world, but Gordon is all over him. Punch after punch after punch, and this fight is over. Brutal finish that probably could have been stopped earlier. Some of those punches looked like they were to the back of the head, but there wasn’t much else to strike with Lima face down against the fence.

Round 1 – Van Buren walks slowly forward, but Anderson catches him with an early left hand. Five punches in a row land for Anderson. Van Buren is in trouble. He gets back to his feet,but he’s not out of the woods. Anderson is just beating him up on the feet. Van Buren falls to the floor and turns to his knees, and Anderson takes his back and rattles off punches. Fight is over. Van Buren just outclassed.

Round 1 – Penn out to the center, and he works a long jab. He’s standing very upright to start, on his toes. Edgar circling to his left, working quick punches as he moves in and out of range. Penn just misses a knee, and Edgar decides to shoot in and take the fight to the floor. Penn happy to work from there, but Edgar backs away and kicks the legs a bit before settling back into guard. He doesn’t stay there long. Edgar postures up and drives in with a punch. Edgar staying very busy, not staying on the floor but also not allowing Penn to rise. Three minutes gone. Penn with a leaping upkick, but Edgar is unfazed. Pro-Penn crowd is booing Edgar’s unwillingness to stay on the canvas. Penn also seems unable or unwilling to get up. Referee Herb Dean finally decides to stand them, and we reset. Edgar looking to chop the legs, as Penn keeps that upright stance. Edgar quick with his hands. He goes to the body and the head before the bell. MMAjunkie gives it to Edgar, 10-9.

Round 2 – Penn walking forward, but Edgar is much quicker in and out of range. penn is holding the center, but Edgar is changing levels and rattling off combinations. Edgar with a right hook, and he avoids the counter. Edgar pushes inside for a takedown, and Penn is again on his back. Penn with his feet on the hips, but Edgar still able to work in punches. Edgar trying to posture and move past Penn’s guard, but that’s nearly impossible. Still, Edgar is racking up points, and Penn isn’t showing much in the way of counter opportunities. Edgar in complete control of this fight with one minute left. He postures and dives in with a right hand. Edgar with short elbows from Penn’s guard. Penn covering against the cage with time winding down. He survives, but he’s facing an uphill battle. MMAjunkie gives it again to Edgar, 10-9.

Round 3 – Edgar is just too much for Penn, who needs something special to turn things in his favor. Penn’s busted up a bit under his left eye, and he’s just a step behind. Edgar starting to wade in a little closer and stay in the pocket a little longer, knowing he’s too fast to get caught. Edgar hits him with a push trip that just slams Penn to the floor. Edgar on top and just beating Penn up. Penn is cut by the left eye, and blood is rushing down his face. He’s flat on his back, and Edgar is striking at every opportunity. Referee Herb Dean is calling for Penn to fight back. He just doesn’t have anything left, and Dean is forced to call it. Impressive finish for Edgar, and a sad ending for Penn.